Supermarkets Pressured to Boost Worker Pay

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Supermarkets across the UK face pressure from investor group share action to bump worker

pay back up to the real living wage, sitting at 13, pounds 45 pence an hour outside London

and 14 pounds 80 pence inside.

That's higher than a new national minimum of 12 pounds 71 pence for those over 21.

3 players like Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S and the co-op have stepped back for matching it in recent years.

Recent pay announcements show some progress ahead of the April 1st minimum wage jump, but most chains are still falling short.

M&S rolled out a 6.4% hike, co-op win with 3.5%, yet neither hits the living wage mark anymore.

Tesco and Sainsbury's have been matched it since last year, despite above inflation raises.

Folks at share action call a disappointing, especially since these supermarkets led the way before.

They highlight how solid pay boost morale, cuts turnover and lifts productivity.

Meanwhile, chains point to tough costs like higher national insurance taxes, plus they've jacked up wages 40% or more over 5 years.

Perks like discounts and wellness support, only discount kings, all the and little pay entry level staff, the real living wage nationwide,

with all the even topping the benchmark.

John Lewis partnership, running weight rows, matches it just inside the M25 area after a 6.9% bump.

Share action plans to hammer this home at upcoming shareholder meetings, pushing for real commitments as living costs keep climbing.

Keeping the heat on.

These grocery giants to do right by their front line teams.